Where Code Shapes Power
Expect sharper edges. Heavier conversations. And people who don't confuse authority with understanding.
KEY THEMES
Nation-state tradecraft
AI and intelligence
Offensive and defensive asymmetry
Real-world constraints
Systems that matter at scale
Agenda
Registration Open and Exhibit Set Up
James Foster
Avi RubinLightning Talks
Rapid 10-min talks on exploits, tools, and bold research
The Underground: Opening Happy Hour
The Gauntlet
The Guantlet continues through sunrise
Registration Open
Coffee and Networking
Keynote Speaker
Jorge ZelayaSpeaker Session
Speaker Session
Randy MarchanySpeaker Session
Speaker Session
Speaker Session
Speaker Session
Speaker Session
Pizza Lunch and Networking
Breakout Sessions
Lightning Talks
Networking Break
Closing Speaker and End of Day Remarks
Hack-a-thon Presentations and Voting
Hack-a-thon Winners Announced
AfterFuse Party
Where elite minds, cutting-edge ideas, and next-level experiences collide in an exclusive, invite-only after hours event. This is not just a party – it’s an explosive fusion of technology, networking, and sensory indulgence like you’ve never seen before.
Registration Open
Coffee and Networking
Opening Remarks
Keynote Speaker
Speaker Session
Speaker Session
Speaker Session
Fireside Chat
Speaker Session
Speaker Session
Speaker Session
Speaker Session
Speaker Session
Keynote Speaker
Closing Remarks: Building the Future
Hands-on lessons, AI, and the next wave of hackers
Speakers
Adam Darrah
Vice President of Intelligence · ZeroFox
AJ Nash
CEO · Unspoken Security
Avi Rubin
Founder, Advisory Board Chair · Harbor Labs
Dr. Ray Islam
Adjunct Professor (NLP/ML) · George Mason University
James Foster
Jorge Zelaya
Chief Information Security Officer · Atmosera
Josh Mason
Solutions Architect · Synack
Lavnish Talreja
Data Engineer · McKinsey & Company, Inc.
Mike Price
Vice President, Product & Engineering · VulnCheck
Randy Marchany
Chief Information Security Officer · Virginia Tech
Yuthvek MJ
Security Researcher
Sponsors
Pulse Tier
Location
RBLN East takes over the Hyatt Regency Reston. Sessions, workshops, and hands-on chaos happen on the second floor. Room block and parking info below—get ready to make your mark.
Transportation & Parking
- •Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD): 6 miles
- •Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA): 24 miles
- •Metro (WMATA) Reston Town Center West Station: 6 blocks
- •Parking: 25% discount on overnight and daily self-parking for all RBLN attendees